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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.19, 129.87 and 81.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.19, 129.87 and 81.87 is: 112.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.19 : 129.87 = 81.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.19/129.87 = 81.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.19x = 129.87 × 81.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.19x = 10,632.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,632.46/94.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.89

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